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How old must an Avocado tree be to survive a winter?

Avocado trees will not survive a freeze. They are usually grown in zones 9-10. So keep bringing that tree indoors.

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What is the best food for non-flowering houseplants?

Try the Miracle Gro sticks that go into the soil of your inside plants.

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What American city do you think has the prettiest Spring and?

I feel for you Hope...,Nebraska is where it's extremely cold in the winter, and extremely hot in the Summer. I really enjoyed San Antonio when I was younger. It warms up nice in late February...

How do you remove wild rose bushes?

Boy do I know what you are talking about. We had those pesky things on our farm. One of the vines grew into my fathers garage where he kept all his tools and machinery for the farm including his ...

How can I safely find and destroy a wasp nest in a tree?

Get some raid bee spray - they have a very good stream that usually reaches up to 20 feet. Buy a couple cans and give a warning shot in the spot you think the nest is. If you see bees everywhere,...

What are the things to consider in building a bungalow house?

You will have to check with your local building department to find out what types of permits you will need in order to build in your area. Some cities and counties have very strict building codes a...

How to grow lemon trees from seed?

paper towel Dixie cup put lemon seeds in paper towel keep moist on top of frig unwrap to check every so many days once they sprout place in window starter pot then once they take move to b...

Can you use an extension cord for a refrigerator?

Yes you can use a cord made for appliances as long as it is heavy enough. I would look for at least a 12 guage wire size if not a 10 guage. These are a fairly large wire size but the cost will be c...

Any ideas for saving money? I just graduated college and have a LOT of student loans to pay back.?

When grocery shopping be sure to go to the store when you have already had your meal: an empty stomach makes you buy everything under the sun! May I also suggest you develop a menu and buy accordin...

What is happening to the trees on my street?

could be a parasite of fungal infection in the tree. Call the local town or city official, and ask to have the trees checked. If it is on your property then call a local plant and tree nursery to s...

What does bombing your basement to get rid of bugs and spiders mean?

they set off series of fumigation canisters that contains heavier than air pesticides. It gets on everything and kills everything. All food has to be removed or protected and the area is unusable...

Is it okay to put Algaecide in your pool after it's been closed for the winter?

You can do it, but you will need to use some means of stirring the water to disperse the algaecide. I would also recommend a good shock treatment. Also, the algae should quit growing once you hav...

Where can I find parts for my old Montgomery Ward garden tiller?

Montgomery Ward.

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What temperature inside your house in the summer is most comfortable to you?

I'm not picky for temp but my wife is. I'm more picky for money. She's all about 85 in the winter and 75 in the summer. We've settled on about 77 year round. If you get cold ...

What is the best way to kill rats without them suffering?

without them suffering...ummmm they are vermin and carry disease which can kill (Viles disease) poison, death is the answer...no nicely nicely approach, they are not pets, they are disease carriers...

Is there an effective humane way to remove spiders?

Eucalyptus sprigs, available at craft stores, will repel them. Place by windows or other entrances.

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How do you get rid of/kill mexican petunias?

Mexican petunia, Ruellia brittoniana, is listed as a Category I invasive species by the Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council. This means that it is "altering native plant communities by displacin...

What are some indoor plants that give off a good smell?

those small rosemary bushes they sell at stores during the holidays. Small indoor gardenia bushes also work well. There are also some very fragrant orchids out there.

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How am I supposed to dispose of used batteries properly?

I think modern batteries are pretty environmentally friendly. I used to work with an environmental engineer and am pretty sure I remember him saying you could throw batteries in the trash as long a...

How can i make flowers perk back up?

Change their water, cut the ends at an angle so they can take up more water and that should perk them up. I've never had luck with the aspirin, copper penny or fizzy lemon drink methods. I ha...

High frequency devices really work to get rid of mice?

You are going to get answers both ways on this one. In my opinion, they do not work. I tried one of these units in a fishing camp and saw no apparent effect. In fact, we actually watched a coupl...

What is that home and gardening tip book, where it tells you how to re-use different stuff and save money?

This question has gone four days without an answer. It looks like no one that is familair with the book has spotted your question as of yet. Sadly, I am not familiar with it either, but it sounds...

How do you remove stains from an arborite countertop?

Arborite is a high pressure laminate, not marble or granite, so you would not use the same methods to clean arborite as you would those materials. For stubborn stains, use an all-purpose cleaner...

How do you make sun dried tomatoes?

Although I've never done it myself, I have a friend who does it every year.... so here are a few links to help you out: ...

How can you tell if your Christmas tree needs to be re-cut?

It should rehydrate and begin taking up water without any problems. I wouldn't worry about it. Good luck with your tree.

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Have all the food recalls latey motivated anyone to be more selective in their food and product choices?

being canadian, I tend to buy stuff that's grown in canada and stuff that's made in canada. We grow a veggie garden every year but I'm not big on canning. I blanch & freeze the c...

How do i get rid of the ice on my steps?

Salt, but not table salt rock salt you can find locally at home depot or ace hardware.

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If a neighbor regularly cuts your grass & does this for years, do they then own your property?

My father lives in ohio, in the country. when he bought his house he had to take his neighbor to court because the lady that lived there before my dad, let the neighbor fence off 3 acres of her gro...

How do you remove indoor/outdoor carpet from a concrete patio?

cut it with an exacto knife and pull it up yourself. you will probably have to sand the glue off the wood floor, too.

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What can I do to get ants out of my house?

Sounds like a job for a professional! If you really want to do this yourself, Amdro works well but may take a week or more to fully work. Diazanon works too.

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